As a Boise local, fall is my absolute favorite time of year. The crisp leaves, the cool air, and the fun activities make it literally the best season! And if you plan on visiting Idaho, fall in Boise is one of the best times to visit! Idaho’s October weather is just gorgeous, and Boise becomes such a magical place in September and October! Because of this, I’ve decided to make a Fall Boise Bucket List to give you a resource of all the best things to do in Boise in the fall!

Since I’ve already created a Boise Summer Bucket List, I thought I’d stick with the theme for fall. Below you’ll find all of the fun activities you can do in Boise in fall to get in the autumn spirit.

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[Updated September 2024]

The Ultimate Fall Boise Bucket List

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Best things to do in Boise this Fall

Visit a pumpkin patch in Boise or the Treasure Valley

Lowe Family Farmstead
    • This is one of the larger pumpkin patches in the Treasure Valley, and it has a lot of other activities to enjoy. They have a really large corn maze, a U-pick pumpkin patch and flower field, hayrides, food trucks, potato sack slide, pig races, pony rides, and so much more!
    • Dates: September 14th – October 30th, 2024
    • Open Times: Monday – Thursday, 4 PM – 9 PM, Friday-Saturday 10 AM – 9 PM, Closed Sundays
    • Location: 2500 South Eagle Road, Kuna, Idaho 83634 | Website
Pumpkin Palooza

One of the newer patches on the block, Pumpkin Palooze is an urban pumpkin patch with activities like a petting zoo, train rides, axe throwing, bull riding, and more. The cost is $3 for general admission, and they have food trucks and drink vendors on the weekends.

      • Dates: September 14th – October 30th, 2024
      • Open Times: Monday – Thursday, 4 PM – 9 PM, Friday-Sunday 9 AM – 9 PM
      • Location: 1133 W. Chinden Blvd., Meridian, ID 83646 | Website
Shindig Farms

Here, you’ll find a pumpkin patch and a straw maze with 8-foot walls of twists and turns, taking anywhere from 45-90 minutes to finish! The pumpkin patch has a wagon hayride that’s included with general admission. You can choose from over 20 varieties of pumpkins! They also have a zipline, giant slide, play area, and corn cannon. If you love spooky season, they also do a haunted straw maze on Saturday nights in October.

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Visit a U-Pick flower farm

Flower farms are typically great options at the beginning of the season and usually bloom until the first frost! This is a great way to get some fall blooms. Be sure to check their websites for openings and fall events. I recommend visiting: 

Get spooked at a Haunted House

If you love spooky stuff and haunted houses, you’ll want to try these experiences!

Get lost in a corn maze

I love a good corn maze in the fall! We have plenty of options to keep you busy for hours here in the Treasure Valley! There are even some haunted options this year!

Lowe Family Farmstead

Their corn maze has been coined “Idaho’s Original Corn Maze,” and it’s enormous! Every year, they have a theme to their maze as well. If you’re unsure you want to tackle the entire thing, try their “Mini MAiZE,” which is in the same cornfield but much shorter and more accessible for kids.

    • Location: Kuna, ID
Shindig Farms

They have a straw maze (not a corn maze) with 8-foot walls of twists and turns that will take you anywhere from 45 to 90 minutes to finish! Not only that, but they have a Haunted Straw Maze! On Saturday nights in October (7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th), you can expect to be spooked starting at 8 PM with the last tickets sold at 10:30 PM.

    • Location: Nampa, ID
Cherry Hill Farms

This 8-acre corn maze has two different maze paths. If you’re here with little ones, they also have a smaller hay bale maze!

    • Location: Caldwell, ID

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Go apple picking

Find some yummy apples while going “U-pick” apple picking. A few that I suggest are: 

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Visit wineries during the harvest season

Take a trip to the famous Sunny Slope Wine Trail. My favorite tour company is Snake River Wine Tours if you want a wonderful experience! Many of the wineries also have fall harvest events and promotions, so keep an eye out!

Here are some of my personal favorite wineries on the Sunnyslope Wine Trail: 

Wine Tours Boise: My Day Wine Tasting With Snake River Wine Tours

Binge-watch some Halloween movies at a local theatre

Every year, different theatres and venues show Halloween-themed movies! Here are some places to check out to get in the Halloween spirit:

  • The Egyptian Theatre – Each fall, this iconic downtown Boise theatre plays a slew of fall-centric flicks. Check out their schedule here.  
  • VooDoo Cellar—Every Tuesday night, at 8 p.m., they have Terror Tuesdays, during which they show a classic horror film. Free popcorn is included!
  • The Flicks is Boise’s indie theatre, serving food and drinks that you can bring into the theatre! They have Halloween and fall-themed movies all season. 

Attend the Witches Night Out event

Every year, the Women’s and Children’s Alliance hosts the annual Witches Night Out at the Village at Meridian. They plan fun activities, raffles, games, and prizes, all to raise money for a great cause. This is your perfect excuse to dress up like a witch!

Go on a Haunted Halloween Trolley Tour

Boise Trolley Tours offers a nightly trolley tour in the fall to learn sinister secrets and terrors around Boise. This is a 75-85 minute adventure guided by experts in the supernatural and takes you to the city’s most haunted locations. Be sure to book your tickets in advance!

Visit the Idaho Botanical Gardens

Every year, the Idaho Botanical Gardens throws a fun Fall Harvest Festival that goes from October 5-26th, 2024. During the festival, they have events like: 

  • Fall Plant Sale and Artist Market
  • Hispanic Heritage Day
  • Square Dance
  • Costume Parade
  • Scarecrow Stroll

These events are fun for the whole family or as a date night!

Visit the Old Idaho Penitentiary

All October long, the Idaho Penitentiary puts on different shows and events, including Frightening Felons and Paranormal Investigations. Be sure to check their events page for upcoming events.

Go to a Boise State game at Albertsons Stadium

Nothing screams fall more than football, and while I’m a University of Idaho Vandal at heart, the games at Boise State are still fun! You can also see the famous blue turf. Check out the schedule here.

Rake leaves for a good cause

Volunteer to help the elderly with Rake Up Boise.

Go on a fun run

Attend the YMCA Halloween Monster Mile & Freaky 5K 

Eat out and enjoy some fall harvest

Eat at one of my favorite restaurants in Boise!

Where to Stay in Downtown Boise: Inn at 500 Capitol

Go fall foliage scouting

One of my favorite fall festivities is taking a scenic drive around Idaho! You can use this resource to find fall leaves!

How to Choose Your Next Travel Destination

Go to the Boise Zoo

Every year, the Boise Zoo puts on Boo at the Zoo, a great family event with trick-or-treat stations, costume contests, and the ability to see zoo animals to enjoy Halloween-themed activities! This year’s event is held Saturday & Sunday, October 26 – 27, 2024.

Drink fall beverages or attend an Oktoberfest event

Try the new fall beers at the many breweries around town. This is one of my favorite Boise fall activities. A few great spots for fall beers are Barbarian Brewing, Western Collective, and Payette Brewing.

Some Oktoberfest events going on in September: 

Western Collective - 22 Best Breweries in Idaho

Take a fall cooking class

Try out your cooking skills at a fall cooking class at Season + Taste Cooking School

Take a fall hike

Hike to the top of Table Rock, or check out one of these hikes in the fall.

Charcoal Gulch hike experience

Watch a sunset

Head to J.R. Simplot Hill or the Boise Train Depot to watch a beautiful autumn sunset!

Enjoy a bike ride

Hop on the Boise Greenbelt and watch the tree’s colors change!

Drive to the Idaho City “Ghost Town”

I love this little weird town of Idaho City! It’s technically not a ghost town anymore because people live here, but it’s a fun, and spooky place to visit in the fall! Check out all of these ghost towns in Idaho you can visit!

Idaho City: A Fun Day Trip from Boise, Idaho

Enjoy a Boise Bike Bar

Have some fun downtown on a paddling bike bar! Book your ride on with the Boise Bike Bar.

Check out Boise’s escape room

Get your friends and go to the Boise Puzzle Effect if the weather is dreary outside!

Do one of these traditional fall activities

Go on a road trip

Here are some of my favorite places to road trip from Boise, and the majority of these are beautiful in the fall!

Boise October Events

If you’re looking for specific Boise October events, here are some fun ones! Just be sure to check the specific open times and dates as they consistently change. 

Let me know what your favorite fall activities in Boise are! What would you add to this Fall Boise Bucket List? Let me know in the comments!

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